Set up for Deadlift

• Begin with the feet hip width apart, hands outside the legs, the bar is in contact with the mid shins.
• Shoulders positioned over or slightly forward of the bar, back is arched and tight.
• Head is in a neutral position.

Points of Performance for Deadlift

• Drive through your heels as you stand up, keeping the bar in contact with the legs.
• Maintain a strong lumbar curve.
• Hips and shoulders rise together at the same time.
• At the top of the knee extend the hips, finish the rep with hips and knees fully locked out and open with shoulders behind the bar.

Tips and Tricks

• Insure proper tension before pulling weight off the ground. Do not have slack in the arms, hamstrings, or back.